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Critical Social Work Praxis

From: Critical Social Work Praxis

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An introduction to the book. Topics include Understanding Theory – The Importance of Praxis – Organization of the Book – Pedagocial Uses ; ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Prologue

From: Alexa!

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A brief look at Alexa’s entry into the political fray and the women who inspired, supported, and pushed her to make such a difficult decision. Also a glimpse of the relationship and history … 6 $0.60 Add
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Remembering Where I Came From

From: Seeking Mino-Pimatisiwin

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Tectonic Shift

From: Shift Change

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This chapter describes Hamilton as it once was: foundries belching iron oxide into the atmosphere, traffic jams driven by shift changes at factories, and workers toiling at all hours of the day … 25 $2.50 Add
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Why Do Sports Even Matter?

From: Rebound

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In the introductory chapter, the author suggests that at the best of times, sports – and the act of organizing and playing with others – is the lifeblood of a place. 9 $0.90 Add
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Before

From: Alexa!

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Delving into Alexa’s past by looking at the history of her parents. From the tumultuous relationship of her maternal grandparents to her paternal grandfather’s involvement in the … 24 $2.40 Add
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Black Face For Black People

Ideas of “Black” and “Blackness” in Barbadian History

From: Flying Fish in the Great White North

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Boom, Bust, and a Double-Sided Bohemian Renaissance

From: Shift Change

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This chapter surveys some of the attempts to develop and revitalize Hamilton’s downtown core. Although the initial efforts were unsuccessful, a few optimists valiantly plotted … 48 $4.80 Add
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Eurocentricism, Colonization and Resistance

From: Seeking Mino-Pimatisiwin

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Marxist Theory for Social Work

Section: Marxist Social Work

From: Critical Social Work Praxis

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This chapter describes some of the key tenets of Marxism, followed by criticisms. The primary focus is Karl Marx’s own writings; when other Marxists are referred to, this is made explicit. ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Reconceptualizing Resistance

Habitus, Discourse and Place

From: Learning to Leave

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Rethinking Migration in the Neoliberal Era

From: Agrarian Change, Migration and Development

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Sami and Lou

From: Rebound

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This chapter focuses on basketball, and the impact that school sports can have on young people and communities. 8 $0.80 Add
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The Creative Imperative

From: Catch the Fire

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Readings in section 1 of this title explore the arts as an overlooked force for positive social change, and provides real-world examples of the application of a Creative Community Model. This … ; 14 $1.40 Add
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The Question of Social Order: Exploring the Duality of Law

Introduction

From: Immigration and the Legalization of Racism

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